Role: VMware Cloud Director (VCD) Administrator
Location: Stockholm, Kista 16440
Is it Permanent / Contract: open for both, preferably permanent.
Rate: Best Reasonable market rate
Is it Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: Onsite
VMware Cloud Director (VCD) Administrator
o Deploy and configure VMware Cloud Director components.
o Integrate VMware Cloud Director with vCenter Server and NSX for networking.
o Configure resource pools, storage policies, and other infrastructure elements.
o Create and manage organizations (tenants) and assign roles and permissions to users and groups.
o Enforce security policies and manage access controls.
o Allocate and manage compute, storage, and network resources for tenants.
o Monitor resource utilization and ensure optimal performance.
o Handle resource scaling for dynamic workloads.
o Onboard new tenants and set up their virtual datacenters (vDCs).
o Provide tenants with self-service portals and catalog access.
o Handle tenant-specific configurations, such as virtual networking and VM templates.
o Apply updates and patches to VMware Cloud Director and underlying infrastructure.
o Conduct backup and disaster recovery testing.
o Leverage APIs to automate provisioning and management tasks.
o Integrate VMware Cloud Director with third-party tools or custom scripts for automation.
o Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Key Skills and Knowledge Areas
· Virtualization: Deep understanding of VMware vSphere, including ESXi hosts and vCenter Server.
· Networking: Knowledge of VMware NSX (V or T), VLANs, VPNs, and software-defined networking (SDN).
· Storage: Experience with storage systems and VMware storage technologies like vSAN.
· Cloud Management: Familiarity with multi-tenancy and self-service concepts.
· Scripting: Skills in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or RESTful API usage.
· Security: Understanding of security principles, firewalls, and access control.
Tools and Technologies
· VMware Cloud Director: Primary platform for administration.
· vSphere/vCenter: Managing the underlying infrastructure.
· NSX: For networking and security.
· vRealize Suite: Includes tools like vRealize Operations and vRealize Orchestrator.
· Third-party integrations: Tools like Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure as code